From Agro-Industrial Waste to Fabrics and Hydrogels: FutuMed Project Turns Innovation into Real Solutions

Four universities in Medellín, in partnership with Ruta N, are working on an initiative that transforms orange, coconut, and banana waste into biomaterials.

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With support from Ruta N and Toyota Mobility Foundation, Medellín-based company creates platform to identify routes with fewer slopes and obstacles Press Releases

With support from Ruta N and Toyota Mobility Foundation, Medellín-based company creates platform to ...

Fecha: 2026/05/15
The project combines technology and physical signage, enabling safer, more autonomous, and more ...
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Medellín Has the Highest Number of Startups per 100.000 Inhabitants in Latin America, According to Global Report Press Releases

Medellín Has the Highest Number of Startups per 100.000 Inhabitants in Latin America, According to ...

Fecha: 2026/05/12
The ranking by international research center StartupBlink places the city ahead of Bogotá, ...
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More than 13.000 people in Medellín have received training this year through Ruta N programs Press Releases

More than 13.000 people in Medellín have received training this year through Ruta N programs

Fecha: 2026/05/07
The strategy brings together programs such as Generación Tech, Horizontes Senior, bootcamps, and ...
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The World Economic Forum named Medellín an international benchmark for its focus on social investment capsules

The World Economic Forum named Medellín an international benchmark for its focus on social ...

Fecha: 2026/05/05
The World Economic Forum noted that the main asset of the capital of Antioquia lies in its people.
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Ruta N seeks projects to test technologies and innovations in real-world environments: $6 billion COP to be invested Press Releases

Ruta N seeks projects to test technologies and innovations in real-world environments: $6 billion ...

Fecha: 2026/04/30
The FutuMed program prioritizes solutions in four areas: mobility, health, security, and circular ...
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More than 5,000 students from schools in Medellín tackle city challenges through science, technology, and innovation Press Releases

More than 5,000 students from schools in Medellín tackle city challenges through science, ...

Fecha: 2026/04/28
Ruta N’s Generación Tech program reaches 208 educational institutions across the District.
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